For a team in the playoff hunt that was supposed to be rejuvenated by the return of running back Adrian Peterson, Minnesota downright embarrassed themselves at home Sunday against Indianapolis.
Linval Joseph set the tone early as he had one of the dumbest penalties I’ve ever seen on a 21-yard field goal attempt. He’s over 300 pounds and tried to jump OVER the center to block the field goal. Why??? It was a gimme field goal and the 3 points would have given the Colts a 6-0 lead. Instead, the Colts got a first down, scored a touchdown on the drive, took a 10-0 lead and never looked back.
The Vikings looked pitiful. They had ONE drive in the first half get deep into Colts’ territory before Peterson fumbled. With the fumble, Peterson virtually guaranteed he will not be a Viking in 2017. His issues with fumbles seem to surface at the worst possible times for the Vikings.
For the Vikings, there was nothing positive about Sunday’s performance. Both Charles Johnson and Stefon Diggs committed false start penalties, as wide receivers. Left tackle T.J. Clemmings played horribly once again. It’s fascinating the team continues to play him. Andrew Sendejo is an awful coverage safety. He needs to become a part-time player as he simply cannot handle coverage duties and is one of the worst wrap-up tacklers the Vikings have ever had.
The Colts dominated every aspect of the game. Contrary to Minnesota, Indianapolis proved today that a patchwork offensive line can still be effective, even against the best defensive line in football. It’s time for that excuse to end.
While the Vikings are not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, there’s no way this team will see the postseason after Sunday’s demoralizing loss.
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